Foreign buyers find U.S. Treasuries less appealing

Discussion in 'Wall St. News' started by Altavest_Erik, Nov 27, 2018.

  1. Top foreign holders of Treasuries like China and Japan have shrunk their portfolios of U.S. government bonds this year, and a recent barometer of participation in Treasury auctions suggests overseas buyers have not been showing up in force, according to Treasury Department data.

    Some auctions since late October had the weakest foreign participation rates in nearly a decade, a Reuters analysis of U.S. Treasury sales shows. At the same time, auction sizes are rising fast, with bond issuance this quarter projected to set a record of $83 billion after deducting maturing debt.

    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...d-u-s-treasuries-less-appealing-idUSKCN1NV27V
     
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  2. Called it, bitches.
     
  3. zdreg

    zdreg

    why buy US Treasuries? the $US as a reserve currency like US hegemony as a world power is declining. most Americans if they even think about it are in a state of self denial.
     
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  4. Overnight

    Overnight

    So long as we keep coming out with good science-fiction movies with Star Trek, Star Wars and Marvel comics themes, we will be impenetrable! AAHHAHA!
     
  5. What other currency do you think makes sense? My opinion, Canadian dollar. Resource-based, no Trump.
     
  6. canoe

    canoe

    careful buddy, don't wanna offend dem freedom-soaked 'muricans with cold, hard facts!

    #MUHHHFREEDOM #MAGATRUMP #GODEMPEROR #mericaNUMBAONE #SECONDAMENDMENT

    USA! USA! USA!
     
  7. ironchef

    ironchef

    Yes, they can switch to holding bitcoin as their reserve currency.
     
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  8. Overnight

    Overnight

    Indeed. That has worked out well for them this past year. *guffaws* HODL!